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Phase 4: Wave 4: everyone · Step 4.3

Fold Medicaid and CHIP into UHP

Year 4 (dual eligibles and children earlier) · States; UHADiscuss this step
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Medicaid non-medical supports

amendedYear 4Federal programs
Today

Some states use Medicaid for housing supports and social-needs pilots (e.g., 1115 waivers).

Under the plan

A residual, optional Medicaid continues for non-medical supports with federal match.

Trade-off

Keeps innovation in social supports; continues some state-by-state variation.